"CSCARITES" IN 'MARYLAND'

Evening Star, Issue 23864, 19 April 1941, Page 5

"CSCARITES" IN 'MARYLAND'

One of the finest combinations of talent ever assembled for one picture makes 20th Century-Fox’s technicolour production of ‘ Maryland ’ an entertainment event to which all moviegoers should look forward. To Henry King, director of some of the screen’s greatest hits, went the important task of megaphoning ‘ Maryland.’ Under his watchful eye were paraded the talents of three leading members of the cast who have won “ Oscars.” In addition, five members of the production staff have been honoured, ami so it is not surprising that advance reports have hailed it as being oven greater than ‘ Kentucky.’ Walter Brennan, who was ‘ Kentucky’s ’- academy award-winning star, heads the impressive, oast of ‘ Maryland.’ Always a fine interpreter of character parts, he scores even more solidly in his newest role. Fay Bainter, who won an “ Oscar ” for her brilliant work in ‘Jezebel,’ has a role which should bring her new honours. Brenda Joyce and John Payne, two of' the screen’s newest shining lights, share the romantic honours. Charlie

Ruggles and Marjorie Weaver are two other bright personalities in the cast. Hattie M‘l>aniel, who woman academy award as the lovable “ Mammy ” of ‘Gone with the Wind,’ has a similar role in' ‘ Maryland.’ The roma7ice, colour, and tradition of the proud South have been blended into a powerful story of the picture which soars to a sweeping climax as stout-hearted racing thoroughbreds compete in America’s most spectacular steeplechase, the Maryland Hunt Cup race. . The spectacle of flaming silks flashing against blue sky and green turf, is one that every moviegoer will want to witness. 'w'